"As a board of directors we carefully considered our next step because it was a very important decision for our football club. But, having gone through that process, we unanimously agreed that the timing was right for Garry to be offered the job on a permanent basis."

In what could be seen as a swipe at Laudrup, Jenkins went on to say: "As we look forward to our fourth season in the Premier League, we all agreed that we needed to get back to basics and reinforce the principles that have brought us success in recent years.

"We have all been impressed with his work-rate and commitment since taking over the reins in February and how he adapted in very difficult circumstances to secure the points we needed to remain in the top-flight."